Math Clip Art--Fraction Concepts--Equivalent Fractions 14

Topic

Fractions

Description

This image shows the final fraction in the sequence: 8/12. It displays a rectangular model divided into twelve parts with eight parts shaded, representing 8/12. It may also include the numerical process of multiplying both the numerator and denominator of 2/3 by 4 to get 8/12.

This representation completes the pattern of equivalent fractions for 2/3 and reinforces the concept of generating equivalent fractions by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by the same number. It helps students visualize how equivalent fractions, despite having different numerators and denominators, represent the same portion of a whole.

Teachers can use this image to discuss the pattern observed in the sequence and to encourage students to generate their own equivalent fractions. It also provides an opportunity to discuss simplifying fractions, as 8/12 can be simplified back to 2/3.

Teacher's Script: "Now we've reached 8/12. How did we get here from 2/3? That's right, we multiplied both the top and bottom by 4. Even though 8/12 looks different from 2/3, they represent the same amount. Can you think of another way to generate an equivalent fraction for 2/3? How could we simplify 8/12 back to 2/3?"

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